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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 779.36 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 779.36 and 154.31 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 779.36 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/779.36 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 779.36 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 120,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,258.37/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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